/* ============================================================
   ARESPOINT SOLUTIONS LLC — Landing Page Stylesheet
   Color Palette:
     Navy Dark:    #0d1b2e
     Navy Mid:     #152338
     Navy Light:   #1e3a5f
     Gold Dark:    #b8902a
     Gold Mid:     #c9a84c
     Gold Light:   #f0d080
     Gold Bright:  #d4af37
     White:        #ffffff
     Off-White:    #f5f0e8
     Text Light:   #ccd6e8
============================================================ */

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --navy-dark: #0d1b2e;
  --navy-mid: #152338;
  --navy-light: #1e3a5f;
  --navy-border: #1a3050;
  --gold-dark: #b8902a;
  --gold-mid: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #f0d080;
  --gold-bright: #d4af37;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a84c 0%, #f0d080 50%, #b8902a 100%);
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f5f0e8;
  --text-light: #ccd6e8;
  --text-muted: #8a9bc0;
  --font-primary: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --transition: 0.3s ease;
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --border-radius: 6px;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

ul { list-style: none; }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ===== UTILITY ===== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label.light { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-intro.light { color: var(--text-light); }

section {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-mid);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.btn-large { padding: 18px 44px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), padding var(--transition);
  background: transparent;
}

#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold-gradient) !important;
  color: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-mid);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
/* ===== HERO — two-panel layout ===== */
#hero {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* No min-height here — each panel controls its own height */
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}

/* Remove old pseudo-element patterns from #hero (they're on the content panel now) */
#hero::before, #hero::after { display: none; }

/* ─── PANEL 1: video ─── */
.hero-video-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100svh;          /* full viewport height — visitor sees ONLY the video */
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, #1e3a5f 0%, #152338 40%, #0d1b2e 100%);
}

.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}

/* Sound toggle — bottom-right of video panel */
.sound-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.sound-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.sound-toggle.sound-on {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
}
.sound-toggle i { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold-mid); }

/* ─── PANEL 2: title / content ─── */
.hero-content-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 24px 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, #1e3a5f 0%, #152338 40%, #0d1b2e 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Grid watermark on content panel */
.hero-content-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Large watermark A on content panel */
.hero-content-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 120%;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 100 110' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpolygon points='25,75 47,8 53,8 42,45 32,75' fill='%23c9a84c' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='47,8 53,8 61,41 42,45' fill='%23c9a84c' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='55,50 65,50 74,75 64,75' fill='%23c9a84c' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3Cpath d='M20,75 Q42,50 67,43' stroke='%23c9a84c' stroke-width='6' fill='none' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='80,40 65,36 67,43 65,50' fill='%23c9a84c' opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat center / contain;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay-panel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(13,27,46,0.2) 0%, rgba(13,27,46,0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sound-toggle {
    bottom: 72px;
    right: 16px;
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 7px 12px;
  }
  .hero-content-panel {
    padding: 72px 20px 64px;
  }
}

.sdvosb-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.sdvosb-badge i { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--gold-mid); }

.hero-logo-large {
  width: 100px;
  height: 110px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.3));
  animation: heroFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.hero-company {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.6vw, 0.9rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.8vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 10;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-scroll-hint i { font-size: 0.8rem; }

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px); }
}

/* ===== TRUST BAR ===== */
#trust-bar {
  padding: 28px 0;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.trust-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 8px 28px;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 1rem; }

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--navy-border);
}

/* ===== ABOUT ===== */
#about {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.about-text strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.stat-box {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-mid);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.founder-card {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.founder-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

.founder-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-icon i { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy-dark); }

.founder-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.founder-credentials {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.founder-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 40px;
}

.motto-card {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-mid);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.motto-card blockquote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.motto-card cite {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* ===== SERVICES ===== */
#services {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.featured-service {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #152338 0%, #0d1b2e 100%);
}
.featured-service::before { opacity: 1; }

.featured-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 40px;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.service-icon i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold-mid); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--gold-mid);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.service-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.service-list i { color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 0.7rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== CLIENTS ===== */
#clients {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.clients-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.client-item {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}
.client-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.client-item i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.client-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ===== WHY US ===== */
#why-us {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, #1e3a5f 0%, #152338 40%, #0d1b2e 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.advantages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.advantage-card {
  background: rgba(21, 35, 56, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.adv-number {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.adv-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.advantage-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.advantage-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== CREDENTIALS ===== */
#credentials {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.credentials-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.cred-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  top: 28px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-mid), transparent);
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cred-certifications h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cert-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cert-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.cert-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.cert-item i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.cert-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cert-item span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Official government/state certifications — gold-bordered highlight */
.cert-item--official {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.07) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 60%);
}
.cert-item--official i {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* "CERTIFIED" badge inline with cert title */
.cert-verified-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  position: relative;
  top: -1px;
}

.naics-box {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 24px;
}

.naics-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.naics-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.naics-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
#cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2e 0%, #152338 50%, #1e3a5f 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
#contact {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h3,
.contact-form-wrap h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}
.contact-row:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border); }

.contact-icon-wrap {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-icon-wrap i { color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-value {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a.contact-value:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.sdvosb-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.sdvosb-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; }
.sdvosb-stars i { color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.sdvosb-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.sdvosb-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===== FORM ===== */
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.req { color: var(--gold-mid); }

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group select {
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23c9a84c' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 16px center;
  padding-right: 44px;
}

.form-group select option {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  color: var(--white);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-mid);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
}

.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-success {
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  display: none;
}
.form-success.visible { display: block; }

/* ===== SERVICE CARD ENHANCEMENTS ===== */
.services-independence {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-mid);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.service-positioning {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
}

.service-timeline {
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}
.service-timeline i { color: var(--gold-mid); margin-right: 6px; }

.service-investment {
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.service-investment i { color: var(--gold-mid); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ===== "WHAT YOU RECEIVE" CALLOUT ===== */
.service-card p.service-deliverable {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-size: 0.91rem !important;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #e8dfc8 !important;
  line-height: 1.85 !important;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-mid);
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  margin-top: 4px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}
.service-card p.service-deliverable strong {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ===== HERO SUB DETAIL ===== */
.hero-sub--detail {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(204, 214, 232, 0.85);
  margin-top: 10px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ===== BILINGUAL SECTION ===== */
#bilingual {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 96px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.bilingual-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.bilingual-divider {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 180px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.bilingual-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.bilingual-spanish p,
.bilingual-english p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.bilingual-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-mid) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bilingual-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .bilingual-divider {
    height: 2px;
    min-height: 2px;
    width: 60%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .bilingual-heading { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
#footer {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 72px 0 48px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 48px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-logo svg { width: 33px; height: 36px; }
.footer-logo span {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin: 4px 0 2px;
}

.footer-motto {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-mid) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.footer-sdvosb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-sdvosb i { color: var(--gold-mid); font-size: 0.7rem; }
.footer-sdvosb span {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.footer-links-col h4,
.footer-contact-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-mid);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-col ul,
.footer-contact-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-col a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-links-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-contact-col li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-contact-col li i { color: var(--gold-mid); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-col a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-contact-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-legal {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
#backToTop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
}
#backToTop.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#backToTop:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

/* ===== FADE-IN ANIMATION ===== */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .advantages-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .credentials-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section { padding: 72px 0; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 27, 46, 0.98);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--navy-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }
  .nav-links.open { transform: translateY(0); }

  .nav-links li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1); }
  .nav-cta { text-align: center; }

  .trust-container { gap: 0; }
  .trust-divider { display: none; }
  .trust-item { padding: 10px 16px; }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .advantages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .clients-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}